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by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unsportsmanlike Conduct?
Replies: 75
Views: 13418

I admit...I am not rational about this subject...I fought barehanded for what I thought was my life with a very big, strong, and awful jawed predator. I have physical, and emotional I'm sure, scars from this encounter. I have held my end of the rope in combat under fire, jumped out of airplanes, bu...
by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unsportsmanlike Conduct?
Replies: 75
Views: 13418

Stereotypes are part of the human condition...programmed by evolution...shortcuts in thinking often spawned by kernels of truth. One only has to see a partial flash of tawny yellow through the tall african grass for the mind to fill in "lion". Experiments with humans find that we recognize a broad ...
by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unsportsmanlike Conduct?
Replies: 75
Views: 13418

Whenever the a firemen enters a burning building in an attempt to save a life, whenever a soldier defends his country, whenever the Congress of the United States passes a law, by a 51-49 margin, that protects and preserves the rights of citizens, whenever 12 people set in a jury box, whenever a gro...
by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hmmmm, Worth Reading .....
Replies: 39
Views: 7553

NCAA funds...talk about a non-profit organization that makes vast amounts of money...are as good as any target source they can find. There certainly is a philosophical basis for discussion of the NCAA...and that is the approach Congress will try and take to snake money from them. Does the NCAA make...
by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unsportsmanlike Conduct?
Replies: 75
Views: 13418

There is no doubt labeling is a technique that deflects the attention of a serious problems to areas where resolvement is seldom addressed. Well, donovan, I believe there is little doubt that we, us, the system, they, them, or whatever noun or pronoun is attached, has shown tolerance or as some wou...
by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who wins the Backyard Brawl tonight ?
Replies: 43
Views: 6880

Isn't this called the Backyard Brawl? Both teams have something to gain..Pitt possible Bowl and WVU regain some stature they may have loss.

Will be close...but I think WVU defense will prevail WVU 21 Pitt 17
by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unsportsmanlike Conduct?
Replies: 75
Views: 13418

There is no doubt labeling is a technique that deflects the attention of a serious problems to areas where resolvement is seldom addressed. I am still of the considered opinion, when teams have player conduct issues either on or off the field that escalate in proportion, it is because coaches and ad...
by donovan
Thu Nov 16, 2006 4:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hmmmm, Worth Reading .....
Replies: 39
Views: 7553

non-profit organization Definition An incorporated organization which exists for educational or charitable reasons, and from which its shareholders or trustees do not benefit financially. also called not-for-profit organization. All I am saying. Is it complex...absolutely...just read your (..fanatic...
by donovan
Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Heisman 5
Replies: 15
Views: 3544

Not going to be a run away year. But here is my list. (in order) 1. Tory Smith Ohio State....Not great numbers, but is a Senior and the leader of the team that keeps on winning impressively. 2. Brady Quinn ... Parochial school in Indiana...has averaged throwing some 280 yards per game. Winning 3. Ra...
by donovan
Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ian Johnson hospitalized with a collapsed lung....
Replies: 8
Views: 2282

The most current word I have heard is the Ian Johnson is still in the hospital in San Jose. The issue is a collasped lung. There is a need to insure the leakage from the lung is stopped before release. Flying with the pressure changes is not always advisable. The normal healing time for these situat...
by donovan
Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: boise state/BCS
Replies: 27
Views: 5735

billybud wrote:
Brooks...being the cultural mecca of the South certainly can understand that issue.........


When ya dish it out...expect some back...and if ya can't take a joke...leave the room.


Not a problem....

Spence...please remove my name from the registered users.....life is too short.
by donovan
Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: boise state/BCS
Replies: 27
Views: 5735

[quote="billybud"]Idaho? Sure...all the Miami kids want to go to the great "white" north...home of bunkered white supremicists and neo nazis.

quote]

......nothing like ending a fun conversation. Adieu :(
by donovan
Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Game
Replies: 25
Views: 4271

This will be one heck of a game...Good luck to both.........This weeks top 25 activity put Ohio and Michigan two clicks above everyone....Eric's list...albeit somewhat hurtful...is correct. As a resident of Columbus, Ohio (home of OSU) and an alum of Akron (who plays MAC rival Ohio this week) I mus...
by donovan
Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: boise state/BCS
Replies: 27
Views: 5735

[Of course there is geographical bias....Bowl games are not about rewarding good teams with exposure, sure that happens. But bowls care about how well teams travel. And Boise is a long way from anywhere. :lol: Brooks...being the cultural mecca of the South certainly can understand that issue..........
by donovan
Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Championship Hopes
Replies: 39
Views: 6016

Seems to me that the selection process not a real mystery. Section D will prevail. It is the caveat that allows the closed door selection committee to do what they want. I am of the opinion that everything possible will be done to have an Ohio State USC NC. That is the money ticket. When someone sug...

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